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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	27	$53,140	$56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	25	29	$40,490	$43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$46,630	$49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$42,350	$45,000
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$65,505	$69,900

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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription	N/A	N/A	$57,340	$61,000
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression	N/A	N/A	$50,290	$53,500
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	N/A	N/A	$65,330	$69,500
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design	N/A	N/A	$56,071	$59,650
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	21	28	$48,410	$51,500
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	21	28	$41,360	$44,000
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	21	28	$47,141	$50,150
XC60 T5 FWD Inscription	22	29	$46,248	$49,200
XC60 T5 FWD Momentum	22	29	$39,198	$41,700
XC60 T5 FWD R-Design	22	29	$44,979	$47,850
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	20	27	$51,700	$55,000
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	20	27	$44,650	$47,500
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	20	27	$50,431	$53,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,140

$57,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$61,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$1017 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality.

The 2021 Volvo XC60 drops the luxury-car attitude and delivers all the luxury-car feels.

TCC Likes

The best BMW to buy?
Strong engine choices
Decent standard safety gear

Both front- and all-wheel drive available
Excellent interior
Four solid powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Mighty expensive when loaded up
Wallflower styling
Grabby hybrid brakes

T5, T6 engines can be thirsty
Premium fuel only
Limited plug-in hybrid range

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

27 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

58.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

41.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.4

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.6

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.7

63.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

28.7

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

28.7

17.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR19

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4317

4698

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

365 @ 1520

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

382 @ 5800

400 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 BMW X3

2021 BMW X3 available
Lease: From $449 for 36 months
Rebate: $1,000 college graduate
Finance: 1.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Volvo XC60

2021 XC60 selection looks good
Lease: From $415 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,750 off
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months + up to $2,000 bonus

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